It is a picture of a careworn man, bent under a heavy load on his back. His face is grim and all sparkle has disappeared from his downcast eyes.
Read MoreWorship, however, is the most important and serious thing we will do all week.
Read MoreIn turn, God stood on a rock before Israel, Moses struck the rock, and from the rock came the water. God himself took the blow that Israel deserved, and that resulted in the saving of their lives.
Read MoreFailure is a great gift from God. Psalm 51 was written in the aftermath of David’s failure.
Read MoreDo you ever wonder what the point of worship service is? Some of us, no doubt, know this very well. Others of us, perhaps, have forgotten. Truth be told, we all need regular reminders.
Read MoreWhen you are reminded of your inability to present yourself blameless to God, know that our time of worship is coming to God “who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy.” You can't. God can.
Read MoreThe heart is beyond understanding. Sometimes it makes people complain because God is too regular and unfailing in his faithfulness.
Read MoreDarkness will not last. Pain will not endure. God will safely lead us through “the present evil age” and bring us to that coming age of glory and joy. And now even the darkest night is not so dark anymore. And we give glory to God.
Read MoreLet us think over Ecclesiastes 5:1 as we prepare to worship. “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil.”
Read MoreParents, model humility for your children. God has ordained various authorities to which we owe honor and respect. When parents humbly honor the authorities over them, be they familial, political, spiritual, as God’s kind provision for their good, your children will learn likewise to honor your parental authority God has placed over them.
Parents, model quick repentance to your children. Do not put on a facade of never sinning, and always being right. Show your children that you respond humbly to correction from Scripture, from your pastor and elders, from the body of Christ. Show them there is redemption from sin, that there is a way back after stumbling.
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